Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-6
Penalties (Great Barrington Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties)
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A. If any owner violates any provision of this bylaw, the owner may be subject to a civil penalty in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D, with the following: (1) $100, first offense. (2) $200, second offense. (3) $300, third offense and each subsequent offense. B. Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate offense.
Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 145 § 145-6 establishes a civil penalty structure for owners who violate the bylaw's provisions. Penalties escalate from $100 for a first offense to $200 for a second offense and $300 for a third or any subsequent offense, all assessed in accordance with Massachusetts General Law c. 40, § 21D. Critically, each day that a violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
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Under CH. 145 § 145-6, property owners who remain in compliance with all provisions of the bylaw avoid exposure to civil penalties that can compound on a daily basis. Operators who discover a potential violation generally act promptly to correct it, since each additional day of noncompliance is counted as a new offense under this provision. Maintaining clear records of corrective actions taken can be important when demonstrating that a violation was remedied in a timely manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 145 § 145-6 gives tenants a framework to understand that owners who violate the bylaw face escalating civil penalties—starting at $100 for a first offense and rising to $300 per day for repeated or ongoing violations. Tenants who believe an owner is in violation may consider documenting the issue with dates, since each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. General enforcement paths can include contacting the relevant local municipal authority in Great Barrington or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how complaints are typically filed under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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